Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Screwback Version Auction Gold-coloured metal

Gold-coloured metal

Second Grade for diplomatic envoys of the third rank and customs commissioners

fraying evident on the bullion knots and loop

2b aeroplane and was designated an Ace

with leather tab emboss stamped with the "DRANSFELD & Co MENDEN 7 W" maker mark and dated "1936" on the obverse and emboss stamped "L

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Screwback Version Auction Gold-coloured metalAn Iron Cross 1939 First Class Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain with a screwback assembly and a single pointed stud for stabilization; measuring 44. 44 mm (w) x 44. 06 mm (h); weighing 20. 8 grams; the core of the